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Written By Hailey Oppenlander There’s a famous proverb that says, ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.’ The first time Nea and SHY Martin tried to shoot their music video, it ended up being the rainiest day in Sweden in 10 years. On their second attempt, they were met with a gorgeous golden hour on a drive through the Swedish countryside, a perfect visual for their carefree summer song, “No Regrets.” The dance-pop track brings an empowering message and breezy feel to a strong, entrancing dance beat. “No Regrets” is the first collaboration between Nea and SHY…

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Written By Hailey Oppenlander In the music video for Sophia Angeles’s last single, “Break My Own Heart,” we watched her hit a heart-shaped piñata, singing about her tendency to ruin love before it even starts. Her newest single, “Heaven,” premiering exclusively on Elicit Magazine today, introduces a new chapter in her story, where perhaps she’ll be shown putting the pieces of her heart back together. Sophia Angeles’s pop sensibility, as displayed in her previous singles, continues to shine through in “Heaven.” This latest song features a catchy melody and conversational lyrics, but diverges thematically from her prior releases. “Most of…

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Written By Kelly Holm Samuel Jack’s “Feels Like Summer” was first released in 2019, but recently became America’s most popular Instagram Reels song, racking up tens of millions of plays in a matter of weeks. As the British singer-songwriter sipped tea in his bed, he quickly realized that the 2-year-old track was going viral. “Madness,” he calls the experience. “It’s incredible to see the momentum spread in literally every corner of the globe. I’m just excited for when I can go and play some of those countries!” With old-school jazz infusions, an infectious melody, and vocals that call to mind…

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LOS ANGELES (July 30, 2021) – Los Angeles based power vocalist and dance/pop songwriter Maggie Szabo (hailing from Canada) has been busy releasing a string of hit singles showcasing her epic vocals and empowering lyrics, and has captured the affection of a worldwide audience. Today marks the release of her EP ‘Rebuild’ featuring her inspiring and uplifting songs “My Oh My,” “Sail Away,” and title track, “Rebuild.” Written as a powerful statement of resilience and self-actualization, Maggie Szabo’s ‘Rebuild’ EP delivers breathtaking vocals, compelling arrangements, and energetic production which will inspire any audience to choose their empowerment and personal growth…

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Photo Credit: Callum Walker Hutchinson Written By Kelly Holm We all have our lockdown accomplishments: maybe we learned to tie-dye or binge-watched Tiger King until we had every episode memorized, or mastered the art of Zoom cat filters. For rising pop sensation JORDY, quarantine produced “better in my head,” a bop about intimacy, regret and reality’s failure to live up to the workings of one’s imagination. With a catchy hook, it’s a testament to the allure of casual hookups. “I’m desperate/for someone to hold me for just a second,” he sings in the track’s chorus. “Cause I get kind of…

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